ALBA NetworkTowards diversity and equity in Brain Sciences

LGBTQIA+ International Climate Survey

Run by the ALBA Gender & Sexual Diversity working group to better understand the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in neuroscience. Takes 10–20 minutes to complete, with a chance to win a gift card.
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ALBA Travel Awards

Deadline: 4 November 2024. For early-career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds worldwide interested to attend international neuroscience meetings of their choice! Supported by ACNP.
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Webinar on Indigenous Voices in Neuroscience

Highlighting the systemic challenges that indigenous neuroscientists navigate in academia. Register now!
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ALBA session @ECNP 2024

This session encourages open discussion on mental health and neurodiversity in the academic setting.
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ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences

Accepting nominations until 9 October 2024! Highlight research achievements from underrepresented countries. Winner receives honorarium and gives lecture at FENS 2026.
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MRC board and panel member recruitment

Call for applications from experts with the expertise to become members of Medical Research Council (MRC) boards and panels from 1 April 2025. Deadline 30 Sept.

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Women Shaping the Future of Neuroscience

Call for videos and texts on the experience, insight and journey of women in neuroscience, for the "From Lab to Leadership" Neuroscience Conference held in Islamabad in December. Deadline 30 Sept.

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Trans scientists call for recognition and support

Landmark commentary published in a sex- and gender-focused issue of Cell highlighting the legal and material challenges that hinder trans people's educational attainment and productive research careers.

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